Bulletin of the Kenton County Historical Society

Website: www.kentoncountyhistoricalsociety.org Email: [email protected] P.O. Box 641, Covington, Kentucky 41012-0641 (859) 491-4003

July / August 2013

The Last Streetcar

Covington Welcomes Liberty Bell

Patricia Scott: All-American Girls Professional League

New Website for Northern Kentucky History www.kentoncountyhistoricalsociety.org The Last Streetcar

John E. Burns1

The year of 1890 was an eventful one for the A number of separate companies had been Covington area and indeed, for all of Kentucky. Dur- chartered to serve the various neighborhoods. The ing that year the city observed its anniversary [75 oldest of these, the Covington Street Railway Com- years], and April 9th marked the 25th anniversary of pany was commonly known as the White Line be- the Union’s victory at Appomattox Court House. cause of the color of its cars. The Covington & Cin- On May 23rd the Kentucky legislature incorporated cinnati Street Railway Company, chartered in 1870, Bromley, while an act to incorporate Holmesdale won was known as the Yellow Line, while the South Cov- the approval of the state senate, only to then become ington & Cincinnati Street Railway Company, which stalled. was chartered in 1876, adopted green as its distin- guishing color. On May 24th the outstanding thoroughbred, Bill Letcher, won the Latonia Derby; on September 8th The South Covington & Cincinnati Street Kentucky’s Constitutional Convention opened; and a Railway Company was undoubtedly the most aggres- week later, on September 15th, the Kentucky Post be- sive of the numerous local companies, and it was no gan publication. It sold for one-cent a copy. sooner chartered than it proceeded to acquire the Covington & Cincinnati Street Railway Company. It The day after the first appearance of the Ken- then proceeded to win a measure of approval from tucky Post, all of Covington was amazed by the sight of the city’s Irish by promptly changing the color of the an electric-powered streetcar making its first test newly-acquired yellow cars to its own favored green. over the city’s streets. Even though it was nearly 11:00 P.M. when the run was made, good-natured The South Covington continued its policy of crowds lined the streets to heartily cheer the car acquiring the other companies so that by 1883 it had throughout its route. The brightly lit car’s perform- gained complete control over all such transit facilities ance was jubilantly declared to be perfect and without in the city and was working toward doing the same in any serious defects. neighboring Newport. In the summer of 1889, city officials authorized the line’s management to convert Expansion of the city’s corporate limits and its cars to electricity, yet it was not until September the growth of its various neighborhoods received a 16, 1890 that the first test run of such a streetcar was sharp impetus with the arrival of electricity and the made. electrification of its streetcar lines. Indeed, the spread of such transportation systems in America’s The city’s lawmakers had decreed that the cities had been nothing short of phenomenal. It was new cars would not be driven at a speed of more than in 1887 that the nation’s first electrified line began at 10 miles an hour, and the wisdom of this became ap- Richmond, Virginia, and within the next three years parent on the second night of the test runs. This more than 5,000 miles of electric streetcar lines were time, the motorman on one of the cars stepped up operating in 51 cities, including Covington. the speed as he was racing over Pike Street toward Madison Avenue. He made the turn onto Madison Prior to electricity, horse and mule-drawn without reducing his car’s speed, and, according to streetcar service had seen such a growth throughout one observer, received “a good shaking up” when it the city that at one time it was said that as many as jumped the track. No serious harm was done, and 500 cars were crossing the Suspension Bridge every the car was returned to its track and “continued on as day. if nothing had happened.”

2 Above: Electric Greenline Streetcar, with William Broderick, motorman, and C. Forsett, Conductor. On the cover: Streetcar in front of old Federal Building, circa 1892

images courtesy: Kenton County Public Library

Once again the new cars were proclaimed an though, the first such car did not cross the Ohio until unqualified success. Critics of the city administration nearly mid-January of 1891. were quick to excuse the derailment by pointing out that “the tracks, mainly due to the wretched condi- Eventually, in 1892, the South Covington & tion of the streets, are in bad condition.” The new Cincinnati Street Railway Company merged with two cars won the praise of the entire community, and on Newport streetcar companies to form the Cincinnati, their first Sunday in operation attracted throngs of Newport & Covington Railway Company. The the curious. On Madison Avenue, the cars were merger also gave the new company the capital stock hooked together in tandems of two, and like those on of all remaining local companies, and marked the be- the Main Street line, were literally filled with human- ginning of the area’s most extensive period of transit ity throughout the day. development. The entire system of tracks was rebuilt and enlarged, and on February 5, 1893 the last of the It was later announced that every effort would horse and mule powered cars was taken out of ser- be made to have the electric cars running to Cincin- vice. That was when two of the company’s favorite nati by Christmas. Because of unexpected problems mules, “Wildcat” and “Ginger,” pulled the last such

3 car into the car barn, and 225 mules were dismissed The new electric cars, it should be noted, from their jobs. The newly-formed Cincinnati, New- sometimes proved to be an aid to expediting the flow port & Covington Street Railway, or C.N.&C., re- of traffic in a most unexpected way. Heavy wagons tained the South Covington line’s color of green for often became mired in the deep mud of unpaved its cars, and throughout the remainder of its existence streets and on many occasions the electric cars, mov- was popularly known as the Green Line. ing easily on their smooth rails, were called upon to help the struggling, overburdened horses disengage The electric car routes which crossed into their loads from the muck. Cincinnati continued using Fountain Square as their northernmost stop until 1921 when the Dixie Termi- There were those individuals, however, who nal was completed and began use as the Ohio turn- continued to lament the passing of the horse and around point. As an Ohio based corporation, the car mule drawn streetcars from the scene. For some it company’s management also decided to continue car- represented an exchange of a quieter and more lei- rying the name, South Covington & Cincinnati surely era for one lacking in certain intangible ameni- Street Railway, on its local cars until 1922 when the ties. They kept a fond remembrance of the sounds of name was finally replace by the C.N.&C. logo. tinkling bells which decorated the car company’s horses and mules. To them, the electric car’s loud Local residents developed a remarkable “CLANG” was a step backward. Future generations, amount of pride in their new streetcars and at least however, came to enjoy the raucous “CLANG, one newsman expressed compassion for residents of CLANG” and would recall it with nostalgia when it the Ohio side of the river who, he felt, would surely too, passed from the local scene. be moved to jealously at the sight of the new Ken- tucky cars. “People of Cincinnati,” he wrote, “have The era of the electric streetcars’ regular ser- been so accustomed to riding old, dilapidated and vice ended in Kentucky on Sunday morning, July 2, filthy cars that the brand new, clean and roomy cars 1950 when Green Line -truck car number 513 from the progressive City of Covington might create made the last run on the Ft Mitchell line. Operated some jealousy.” by Elmer Denigen of 1503 Scott Street, it was sched- uled to leave the Dixie Terminal at 12:05 A.M. and The newsman proved to be somewhat of a arrive at the end of its line 32 minutes later. From prophet, for in May of 1895 the local streetcar com- there, Denigen took the now-historic streetcar to the pany was asked not to send its special party car, the Madison Avenue car barn for the very last time. Blue Grass, into Cincinnati because “…the people will soon be clamoring for one.” Later, a ceremonial parade of old streetcars and newly-acquired buses took place. Then, an an- Still, these early electric cars, like the horse tique parlor car was retired to a Devou Park museum and mule drawn cars, pre-dated the city’s 1896 law where a correct, but highly misleading sign was placed requiring that any car which was operated during the alongside it declaring it to be the last streetcar to op- months of November through March be equipped erate in all of Kentucky. with an enclosed front vestibule. The job of the The fleet of large, double-truck cars now met driver or motorman on the open vestibule cars could the ignominious fate of being sold for a variety of be unusually strenuous during winter when bone- uses, including those of rabbit hutches, tool sheds, chilling winds struck. At those times such drivers as chicken coops, hamburger stands, and at least one Tom Green, Charles Perry, Henry Thomas, and Cla- saloon. Those remaining unsold were then heaped rence Pebworth stood bundled in heavy clothing with on the Licking River bank at Newport where they their feet tied up in straw while the biting wind con- were burned and their remaining steel parts fed into tinued slapping them in the face. To drive one of the fiery furnaces of that city’s steel industry. these open-front cars across the Suspension Bridge on a bitterly cold day was truly an heroic task. 1. Originally printed in the KCHS membership newsletter in July 1990

4 In 1915, Covington Citizens Honored America’s Liberty Bell

John Boh1

In 1915, when Covington was 100 years old, would participate, but the parade would have to coor- residents and visitors were able to take advantage of dinate with the planned arrival of even more thou- an unusual opportunity. On Monday, November sands of Cincinnati school children at the warehouse. 22nd, children and adults in Covington lined the The Post reported on November 11th that Clifford L&N railroad tracks to view the Liberty Bell return- Shinkle President of the Bridge Company had ar- ing from San Francisco to Philadelphia.2 The train ranged to pay the tolls himself for the Covington stu- halted briefly at the crowded Latonia Race Track dents and chaperones. Final arrangements were still grandstand, then proceeded slowly north to the rail- in process with planning centered at the Northern road bridge. The deliberate movement gave opportu- Kentucky Press Club on Madison Avenue. Then on nity for patriotic emotions and flag waving. Rendi- November 16th changes were announced and by No- tions included “Star Spangled Banner,” “My Country vember 18 plans were finally completed. Tis of Thee,” and “Columbia, the Gem of the Ocean.” Boy Scouts “stood at salute.” A man fell Northern Kentucky children would view the through a skylight on Pike Street. Henry Prater from Bell in Covington. 50 policemen under Lieutenant Lee Street, and Robert Zuborg of 12th and Russell Dan Crout and 15 firemen under Fire Chief Teddy streets also sustained slight injuries and were treated Griffith “will command the crowds.” Commissioner by pharmacist Joe Michels from the drug store of Bart Theodore Kluemper will make plans for rope barri- Stuntebeck at Pike and Russell. The train had cades; 50 boy scouts under Colonel Nelson Edwards “several Pullmans, and the Pennsylvania flat car with will . Children will sing songs and wave flags. its precious cargo at the rear...” The people observed 20,000 cards bearing a picture and history of the Bell the Liberty Bell from roof tops, porches, balconies, and words to “America” will be distributed. Children and on grade level at the tracks and street crossings.3 will be directed to these locations: The Latonia race track grandstand (Hubert Cohen in charge); 19 Street The original plan for celebrating the Liberty (W. C. Ryerson of the Commercial Tribune); 17th Bell had been announced over a week earlier by Su- Street (Colonel Edwards); Robbins Street (Sluss); 9th perintendent Homer Sluss. Covington school chil- Street (Father Carroll); Pike Street (Father Ahmann dren would be “released” from school, and given free and Ben Eilerman); and 6th Street (Louis Gershuny passage to cross the Suspension Bridge (then a toll in charge). The train will leave Latonia about 1:00 bridge) to view the symbol of freedom at the L&N PM and arrive in Cincinnati about 1:45 PM. Coving- warehouse in Cincinnati. The following persons ton stores would be closed. On November 19 Ben would head the parade: Sluss; T. C. Tarver, Charles Eilerman, president of the Liberty Bell committee Moore, Ben Griffith (Commercial Tribune), F. A. Crip- reported that Newport had given up its previous pen (editor of the Kentucky Post); Fathers Carroll and plans and would parade its children across the 4th (Ignatius) Ahmann (from St. Mary’s and St. Aloysius Street bridge to designated locations at the Covington parochial schools); Clarence Roberts from the His- tracks.4 torical Club; Hubert Cohen, Ben Eilerman, Louis Gershuny from the merchants. These arrangements On the day that the Bell was viewed from the were outlined by Mayor George Philipps. On No- streets of Covington there was other railroad news. vember 10th the paper reported that thousands of The Covington Industrial Club and the West End Covington public and parochial school children Welfare Association were preparing an agenda for

Continued on page 10 5 Patricia Scott All-American Girls Professional Baseball League

Robert D. Webster

There is little argument from local historians, especially those who are sports enthusiasts: Greater Cincinnati has produced more than its share of pro- fessional baseball greats. Local legends like Pete Rose and Ken Griffey, Jr., Hall of Famers like Barry Larkin and Jim Bunning, and pro-player-turned-announcer Joe Nuxhall brought thousands of fans to both Crosley Field and Riverfront Stadium for decades. Covington-born and Burlington-raised Patricia Scott, however, was truly in a league of her own!

Patricia “Pat” Scott was born in Covington, Kentucky on July 14, 1929, to Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Scott. They lived, at least for a while, at 4 East 28th Street. The family moved to a farm in Burlington, Kentucky around 1935 and young Pat joined in with the typical farm chores of rural Kentucky. In her free time, however, she threw against the side of a barn... that is until an actual baseball field was forged out in a nearby field on the family’s property. Scott later stated in an interview, “It was just like in the movie Field of Dreams, but rather than corn stalks like in the movie, our field was surrounded by tall stalks of tobacco.”1

In 1939, a minor league baseball team formed Official baseball card for - in the area and actually practiced and played games on the family’s makeshift baseball field. Pat recalled, Courtesy Bob Webster “I was only 10, but they let me practice with them. They taught me everything I know about baseball.”2 knowledge — with teams in four small Midwestern towns. The league expanded to 10 teams by 1950, Pat Scott graduated from St. Henry High but completely folded in 1954. School and participated in several sports while there. While her true love was baseball, she knew there was In 1948, when Pat was just 19 years old, her no opportunity whatsoever for women to play that father read an ad in the local newspaper offering girls sport professionally; however, World War II changed an opportunity to try out for the All-American Girls all that. When young men were being called into ser- Professional Baseball League. Incredibly, even vice, Cubs owner and chewing gum tycoon, though try-outs were to be held at Chicago’s Wrigley Phillip Wrigley, got the idea to start a women’s Field, her father gave his approval and the duo made league. It began in the spring of 1943 — without Pat’s the long trip north. Pat recalled, “Amazingly, I made

6 the cut and signed a contract with the Springfield (Illinois) Sallies under , . I was so thrilled because my dream to play baseball was ac- tually coming true.”3

Pat had an extremely successful rookie season for the . She pitched an incredible 11-inning , scoring a pair of singles, a double, and a in the victory.4 Later in the season, however, Pat’s mother became seriously ill and she quit the team, returned home to help take care of her mother and three younger sisters, and helped manage the family farm. It certainly seemed her professional playing days were over.5 Covington Ball Park, circa 1955

In 1951, league president was in courtesy: Kenton County Public Library Archives urgent need of players with pitching skills, and he tracked down Patricia Scott. Carey, who was also a The beginning of the 1953 season included a team manager, talked Pat into rejoining the league. two-game exhibition series between the Ft. Wayne He wanted her for his Fort Wayne Daisies. Pat had Daisies and the . This was particu- been playing for the Covington Belles, a professional larly special for Pat Scott because the games were to fast-pitch team organized a couple of years be played in Covington, Kentucky at the Covington earlier.6 Ball Park, which that spring had undergone some ma- jor renovations.9 This wonderful field with large After a two-year absence, Pat Scott found a grandstands was located just south of 9th Street, renewed interest in playing professional baseball, and where Interstate 71-75 sits today. Local newspapers she hadn’t lost any of her amazing skills while off, promised spectators they would be “surprised by the performing incredibly her first year back in action. quality of play” and noted that the Fort Wayne team Known as a solid finesse , Scott had one of the “led the league defensively, with 71 double-plays.”10 best overhead deliveries in the history of the league. The Kentucky Post featured a photo of Scott under the She won 15 games against only 7 losses and recorded headline “Mound Ace.”11 a 2.13 earned-run average (E.R.A.) in 26 games, strik- ing out 62 batters in 190 innings. In addition, she Pat’s statistics slipped slightly during the sea- won a one-run, pennant-winning game against the son, but she still appeared among the top ten , which represented the first - in the entire league in six different categories. She season title in Daisies history. In the best-of-three finished 16-12 with a 3.06 ERA. Fort Wayne won post-season tournament, she held the South Bend their third straight title, but lost to the Kalamazoo Blue Sox to a single run in game two, to tie the series Lassies in the second round of post-season play.12 at a game apiece. In the decisive third game, how- ever, she lost an 11-inning duel with by a In 1954, Patricia Scott retired from her suc- narrow 2-1 margin.7 cessful professional baseball career. It seems that she scored well on a 4-H agricultural examination and In the 1952 season, Pat was even better, post- was simply unable to pass up the opportunity to at- ing a 17-7 record with 60 and an impressive tend college in Europe as a student exchange program 2.05 ERA in 26 appearances. In post-season play, her participant.13 After a year in Austria, she enrolled at first-place Fort Wayne Daisies, now managed by Hall the University of Kentucky and attained a zoology of Fame legend , faced third-place Rock- degree. She also played on the Wildcats , ford and was beat two games to one.8 volleyball, and field-hockey teams. After earning an-

7 The 1952 Ft. Wayne Daisies

Back row (l-r): Dottie Schroeder, , Betty Weaver Foss, Naomi “Sally” Meier, Patricia “Pat” Scott, Manager Jimmy Foxx.

Middle row (l-r): Doris Tetzlaff, Delores “Dottie” Brumfield, Maxine Kline, , Katherine “Katie” Vonderau, Nancy “Hank” Warren.

Front row (l-r): Thelma “Tiby” Eisen, Dolly Vanderlip, Lois Youngen, Lavonne “Pepper” Paire, Wilma Biggs

courtesy: AAGPBL other degree — this one in medicine — she worked in A long-time Cincinnati Reds fan, Scott says the Cincinnati area as a medical technologist for the she witnessed a lot of changes in the game. “We next 32 years.14 played the game back then because we loved baseball, not because of the money. We played hurt, with Patricia eventually retired, moved to Walton, broke fingers and broke toes and aches and pains,” and played organized softball for many more years. she added. “We made $55 a week.”19 She also developed a strong interest in oil painting, trained horses for 13 years, and became a fine golfer.15 Patricia “Pat” Scott, pride of Covington and all of Northern Kentucky, is now part of Women in In 1992, Parkway Productions/Columbia Pic- Baseball, a permanent display at the Baseball Hall of tures released the movie , which Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, New York. The follows the lives of members of the All-American display opened in 1988 to honor the entire All- Girls Professional Baseball League, especially those of American Girls Professional Baseball League. In the Rockford Peaches. Manager Jimmy Dugan is ex- 2002, the baseball field at Walton Community Park pertly played by actor Tom Hanks, with the roles of was named Pat Scott Field and in January 2006, she some of the players going to Geena Davis, Lori Petty, was inducted into the Northern Kentucky Sports Hall Rosie O’Donnell, and Madonna. During produc- of Fame.20 tion, Patricia Scott and other real members of the AAGPBL were flown to Hollywood and were even 1. Madden, W.C., The Women of the All-American Girl’s Professional Base- ball League: A Biographical Dictionary, McFarland and Company, 2005, page used as film consultants of sorts.16 Patricia says the 295 2. Pat Scott Scores Big, Woodcarving Illustrated, April 18, 2011, via their movie “educated a lot of people about the league, but website: www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/features/pat-scott-scores-big-html. a lot of it was pure Hollywood. Jimmy Dugan would Retrieved March 25, 2013 3. Madden, page 295 have never been allowed to manage in the league if he 4. Patricia Scott, All-American Girl’s Professional Baseball League, Wikipe- was drunk (as portrayed in the film). There was no dia.com., retrieved March 25, 2013 5. Madden, page 295 drinking, and it was strictly enforced.”17 6. Reis, Jim, 50s team the Belles broke the mold by putting women players on the field, Kentucky Post, July 13, 1992, page 4K 7. Information from the All-American Girl’s Professional Baseball League In 1994, Pat attended a woodcarving show on Record Book, also from the Fort Wayne Daisies official website: aagpbl.org/ index/cfm/teams/1952/fort-wayne-daisies/89, retrieved March 25, 2013 a whim, signed up for classes, and began a woodcarv- 8. Ibid ing hobby which spanned nearly 20 years.18 A favor- 9 Reis, Jim, This Daisy was a winner on the mound, Kentucky Post, May 26, 2003, page 4K ite piece is a life-sized hand gripping a baseball. 10. Ibid. Continued on page 10 8 New Website for Northern Kentucky History:

www.kentoncountyhistoricalsociety.org

The Kenton County Historical Society A complete listing of all articles printed in our proudly announces the launch of our new website, at bi-monthly Bulletin is also included, but most impor- www.kentoncountyhistoricalsociety.org! tant in that regard, you can now print back issues of these Bulletins right from the site at no charge! While the Society had been very fortunate to be linked to the website of the Kenton County Public One page on the site is devoted to upcoming Library for many years, and we were certainly grateful events, and will be updated on a regular basis. An- for their assistance during that time, we longed for a other includes a listing of many other historical socie- site of our own, to take full advantage of the “internet ties and organizations in the region, along with a link world.” This is certainly the ‘information age” and to their respective sites. the better job we do at getting information into the hands of those interested in Northern Kentucky his- Please join us in celebrating the launch of this tory, the more successful our Society will be as a long-awaited site. We hope you will visit on many whole. occasions and make it one of your “favorite” sites!

Founded in 1977, the Kenton County His- torical Society now has over 300 members scattered all across the nation, and our initial mission remains: to promote preservation, research, and dissemination of Kenton County history and genealogy, especially as Letters to the Editor it relates to the larger community. We are well aware that having our own website will greatly help fulfill Dear Editor, this mission! Since one of my hobbies is doll collecting, Also, we have struggled for years with regard I read with special interest the story of Fletcher and to the “digital marketplace” so associated with the Goldsmith, enterprises in doll making in the May/ internet. We have various publications and materials June 2013 Bulletin. Although their dolls are not for sale, but were restricted to those customers who something I collect, I was aware of their endeavors. would send us a check or money order and mail us their individual requests (which we can still do) as we I am writing to question the claim of Ms. could not accept credit cards. Now, however, anyone Van Zant about theirs being the first doll making in can order directly from our website, using PayPal! America. I seriously doubt this is the case, but it is Immediately available to our on-line guests are back probably safe to state their firm was probably the issues of Northern Kentucky Heritage magazine (with a first in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. complete index to all previous articles and authors right on the site). Also, every one of our other publi- Nonetheless, I appreciated the story and un- cations is available, from the recently-released history derstand how difficult it may be to verify this claim. of the Beverly Hills Supper Club, to John’s Burns’ History of Covington, Kentucky Through 1865. You can Sincerely, also subscribe to the magazine and/or become a Peggy Carson member in the Society right on line. Covington, KY

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A Look Back Want to be Published?

at The Headlines The Kenton County Historical Society is always looking for new authors for article submissions to their two publications, the Bulletin, and An on-going feature reliving local headlines. Northern Kentucky Heritage magazine.

This issue features: Bulletin articles should be about a Kenton County The Covington Journal — February 15, 1868. topic, 2-6 pages of typed text, and have at least two

references. Magazine submissions should be at

least 8 pages in length with footnotes, and should Local Headlines cover a topic within the 10-county region.

“A pest-house is one of the pressing wants of Submit Bulletin articles to: Covington. In case of a small-pox epidemic, which Kenton County Historical Society may come at any time, we would be in deplorable P.O. Box 641 condition.” Covington, KY 41011 or “The Committee on Public Buildings for the [email protected] City Council invite proposals for the erection of a frame stable in the rear of the Sixth Street engine house for the purpose of housing and caring for the Liberty Bell (continued) fire department’s horses. Plans and specifications getting the L&N and the C&O railroads to eliminate may been seen at the office of Col. John Todd, 32 some intersections, and even if necessary have the city Pike Street.” sue to force removal of dangerous and obstructive rail

crossings at grade over city streets.5 “The authorities of the First Baptist Church 1. Originally published February 1992 in the KCHS membership newsletter are corresponding with several distinguished divines 2. In 1915, San Francisco hosted the Panama-Pacific Exposition (February 20 with a view to obtaining an occupant for their pulpit, and December 4, 1915) as an official celebration for the opening of Panama Canal, but then also to show off the rebuilt city after the great earthquake and made vacant by the resignation of Mr. Yeaman.” fire of 1906 3. Kentucky Post, November 23, 1915 4. Preparations, for celebration, Kentucky Post, November 9 - 12, 16 – 20, “A regular meeting of the Democratic Club of 1915 Covington will be held tonight, at the offices of L.E. 5. Kentucky Post, November 22, 1915 Baker, over the post office. It is expected that Col. Patricia Scott (continued): Chas, Duncan, of Falmouth, will address the club.” 11. Ibid. 12. Information from the All-American Girl’s Professional Baseball League Advertisements Record Book, also from the Fort Wayne Daisies official website: aagpbl.org/ index/cfm/teams/1953/fort-wayne-daisies/89, retrieved March 25, 2013 13. Patricia Scott, All-American Girl’s Professional Baseball League, Wikipe- “Don’t fail to call on Kelly, at 609 and 611 dia.com., retrieved March 25, 2013 14. Pat Scott Scores Big, Woodcarving Illustrated, April 18, 2011, via their Madison Street, and have your photograph ‘tuk,’ as website: www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/features/pat-scott-scores-big-html. he will do it in splendid style and as low as any other Retrieved March 25, 2013 15. Ibid man.” 16. Ibid 17. Patricia Scott, All-American Girl’s Professional Baseball League, Wikipe- dia.com., retrieved March 25, 2013 “If you want to buy groceries or Queensware, 18. Popovich, John, Among Cincinnati baseball greats, pitchen Pat Scott is in a league of her own: Walton woman, 83, starred in girl’s pro league, http: or anything in that line, go to Long and Tarvin’s, 618 www.WCPO.com/dpp/news/region-northern-kentucky, retrieved March 25, Madison Street, where you will find a delightful stock 2013 19. Flynn, Terry, Field named for pro pitcher, Kentucky Enquirer, March 9, of goods at astonishingly low prices.” 2002, pages B1 and B4 20. Ibid

10 Then and Now

Two views of the Southern RR trestle over Sleepy Hollow Road. Left image circa 1920, right image 2013.

Left photo courtesy Kenton County Public Library Archives. Right photo courtesy Dr. Richard Cardosi.

Mystery Photo

Can you identify the mystery photo below? The answer can be found at the bottom of the page.

ANSWER:

Battery Bates (Civil War fortification in what is now Devou Park) photographed by Dr. Richard Cardosi. You can find a video on the site on Youtube at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2fFNkxMOjoE

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July/August 2013 ARTICLES FROM BACK ISSUES ARE INDEXED ON OUR WEBSITE!

Published bi-monthly by The Kenton County Historical Society Programs and Notices Membership, which includes the Bulletin, $20.00 per year

Behringer-Crawford 2013 Summer Music Series Continues President………...………………..… Donald Fowler

Vice-President……..…….……... Robert Webster

Treasurer……………..…….…. W. Terry Averbeck July 11th: Tulu Redux 2013. Back in the day these guys would be playing at Secretary…………..………...……….…..John H. Boh Bobby Harper’s Club TULU. Now these Kentucky music legends are playing for BCM and you. Board Members: Dr. Richard Cardosi, George Gressle, July 18th: Bourbon and Blues and The Bluebirds back together again…and Dennis Harrell, Mike Holliday, Richard this time with reinforcements! Johanneman, Mary Elise Regan, Joseph Hinds (Ex Officio), and July 25th: Let the Good Times Roll! with beads, rub boards concertinas and Karl Lietzenmayer (Ex Officio) the bayou energy of Robin Lacy & DeZydeco.

August 1st: Cruisin’ to the drive-in, around the burger stand or down the road, I Bet You Didn’t Know the top is down and The Avenues are better than any mix tape.

Tidbits from Kentucky’s heritage Visit www.bcmuseum.org or call (859) 491-4003 for further information. for every day of the calendar year

Kenton County Fair July1, 1960: Kentucky’s sales tax July 15th through the 20th of 3% went into effect. It increased to 5% in 1968 and to 6% in 1990. Make plans to stop by the Kenton County Historical Society’s booth at the Kenton County Fair. The fair runs from July 15th through the 20th, July 4, 1794: The first known and the booth will be manned Monday through Friday from 4:00 p.m. to Independence Day celebration in 8:00 p.m., and Saturday from Noon to 6:00 p.m. Kentucky was held at the plantation home of Col. William Price, located We will have many new items on display, including rare maps of the in Jessamine County. region, and will have all our publications on display and for sale, includ-

July 8, 1919: John Fox, Jr. died ing back issues of Northern Kentucky Heritage magazine. of pneumonia. Born in Bourbon County, his The Little Shepherd of Northern Kentucky Music Legends Exhibit Kingdom Come (1903) became the Now through September 1st first book in the to The Behringer-Crawford Museum’s latest exhibit honors performers, sell over one million copies. bands, composers, lyricists and other musical artists whose roots stem August 4, 1984: Elmer Smith from Northern Kentucky and whose careers spanned at least 20 years! died in a nursing home in Colum- bia, Kentucky. Smith was the first The Northern Kentucky Music Legends Hall of Fame exhibit includes baseball player in history to a such artists as: Bob Braun, Rosemary Clooney, Steve Mendell, Charles grand-slam home run in a World Tharp, Adrian Belew, Skeeter Davis, Gary Winters, Haven Gillespie, Series game (Cleveland Indians Kenny Price, Mike Conner, Mike Reilly, Bobby Mackey, and the stage 1920). He also played for the Reds, band Strange Brew! Senators, Red Sox, and Yankees. Visit www.bcmuseum.org or call (859) 491-4003 for further information “On This Day In Kentucky” — Robert Powell

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